Pour une approche plus ouverte du français et de sa variation géographique, pour une meilleure prise en compte des contextes québécois, canadien et nordaméricain

Abstract

This new dictionary offers a general, modern and open description of the French language that reflects the Quebec, Canadian and North American reality in all facets of daily and professional life (flora and fauna, education, medicine, law, culture, food etc.), while also creating bridges with the world French speaking nations (Francophonie). The online dictionary dissemination is user-centered. The various features enable quick access to words and entries, easy reading and information decoding due to a tooltips system and a vast hyperlink network. In order to remain an interactive reference tool, Usito is always in touch witch users and provides them with a direct comments transmission channel.